Authorities Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, 24, who was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender and probation violation, was arrested around 6:30 p.m. Friday at a house in Houston, officials said. Two others at the residence were also arrested on unrelated misdemeanor warrants.

Prejean, who is considered a high-risk sex offender, has a lengthy criminal history, including charges for aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the DPS website.

Investigators located Prejean through a tip. The tipster will receive $3,000, officials said.

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So far this year, DPS and other agencies have arrested 13 of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Fugitives and Sex Offenders, including five gang members. About $20,500 in rewards has been paid for tips that resulted in arrests. The cash rewards are funded by the Governor's Criminal Justice Division.